A week after its implementation, the policy is a success, Heald reports, with a large number of loungers available at mid-morning. A training manual is being prepared to share Carnival Breeze’s protocol with other ships in the line.
Carnival Breeze begins sailing — sans chair hogs — out of the Port of Miami Nov. 22, offering six- and eight-day Caribbean itineraries.
DO THE MATH: In a sea of cruise lines, what's the best fit for you? In a recent issue of TravelSmart, cruise writer Eleanor Berman suggests doing the math to find the cost per day, then calculating the extras when determining the price of cruises. Those extras can include government taxes and port charges and gratuities for the crew. Don't forget to add the cost of getting to the port. Then factor in some of the add-ons, such as the bar bill, premium restaurants and excursions. Her advice: Shop around, as some of the more luxurious cruise lines include the extras in the basic price.
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